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U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville recently criticized President Biden's Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for allegedly prioritizing a progressive agenda over caring for veterans. In an op-ed for National Review, Senator Tuberville argued that the VA's decision to use taxpayer dollars for abortions in government facilities goes against its core mission of providing care for veterans.

Senator Tuberville highlighted the historical significance of the VA, which was established over 150 years ago to care for wounded soldiers. He lamented that under President Biden, the VA has deviated from its tradition of prioritizing veterans' care, accusing the administration of prioritizing a "woke agenda" over providing timely and quality care for veterans.

Regarding the issue of taxpayer-funded abortions at VA medical centers, Senator Tuberville emphasized the need for transparency. He introduced the VA Abortion Transparency Act to hold the VA accountable for how taxpayer dollars are being used to facilitate abortions. The act would require the VA to issue quarterly reports to Congress detailing the number of abortions facilitated, the methods used, and the associated costs.

Senator Tuberville also criticized previous decisions by the VA under President Biden, such as the reinstatement of nearly every VA employee who had been fired under the bipartisan VA Accountability Act passed during the Trump administration. He described this as a "disgrace" and a disservice to veterans who deserve the best care.

In response to the VA's actions, Senator Tuberville has been actively involved in opposing the provision of abortion services by the VA. He joined other congressional colleagues in opposing the VA's rule and introduced a joint resolution to reverse the VA's abortion policy, which ultimately failed to advance for a final vote.

As a member of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee, Senator Tuberville continues to advocate for transparency and accountability within the VA to ensure that taxpayer resources are being used appropriately to benefit veterans.